MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Microsoft is implementing some stringent security measures to deter used-game sales, a new report has suggested.
Edge has learned from sources with first-hand knowledge of the new Xbox that the console will require an always-online connection for games to be played in a bid to curb used-game sales, similar to Ubisoft’s ill-fated DRM for PC games.
The report states that games will ship on 50 GB Blu-ray discs, which will be accompanied by activation codes redeemable via Xbox Live.
While this system is being currently implemented by several publishers, those only lock out a few features to users who don’t have the code. Microsoft, on the other hand, is planning to lock out the entire game to those without the activation code.
A new and improved version of Kinect is also planned to be shipped along with the new console.
Sign up for the free MCV India newsletterhere.
